VeloChess
Fast Chess, Academy & Puzzles
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Learn chess in our interactive Academy, challenge smart AI engines, conquer daily tactical puzzles, unlock Grandmaster badges, and customize your speed chess arena!
**Experience chess reimagined for the modern player with VeloChess.**
Whether you are a beginner learning your first moves or an experienced player craving lightning-fast 1-minute Bullet duels and deep tactical puzzles, **VeloChess** delivers an ultra-smooth, responsive, and visually stunning chess experience right at your fingertips.
### WHY YOU’LL LOVE VELOCHESS:
- **INTERACTIVE CHESS ACADEMY & LESSONS**
Learn chess step-by-step with hands-on, interactive board tutorials:
- **The Pieces**: Understand movement, attack patterns, and values of Pawns, Knights, Bishops, Rooks, Queens, and Kings.
- **Special Rules**: Master Castling (Kingside & Queenside), Pawn Promotion, and the tricky En Passant capture.
- **Check & Checkmate**: Learn vital King defense with the C-P-R rule (Capture, Protect, Run), checkmate patterns, and how to avoid stalemate draws.
- **Essential Tactics**: Control the center, execute devastating Royal Forks, paralyze enemies with Absolute Pins, and deliver lethal Back-Rank Mates.
- Earn XP bonuses and coin rewards as you complete each lesson!
- **ELECTRIC SPEED CHESS MODES**
Play with tournament-standard digital clocks and custom increments:
- **Bullet**: 1|0, 1|1, 2|1
- **Blitz**: 3|0, 3|2, 5|0, 5|3
- **Rapid**: 10|0, 15|10
- **Classical**: 30|0
- **Untimed / Casual** for stress-free learning and practice.
- **ADAPTIVE CHESS AI (8 Levels • 400 to 2600+ ELO)**
From friendly sparring partners for beginners to Grandmaster-tier Minimax Alpha-Beta engines. Powered by a dedicated background isolate engine, AI moves are calculated instantaneously with zero lag or frame drops.
- **TACTICAL PUZZLES & BRAIN CHALLENGES**
Sharpen your tactical vision with curated puzzles spanning Mate-in-1, Mate-in-2, Mate-in-3, pins, forks, skewers, and endgame masterclasses. Features step-by-step verification, intelligent hints, and tactical rating progression.
- **REAL-TIME OPENING DETECTOR**
Learn opening theory dynamically! VeloChess automatically identifies and names over 50 opening systems in real time on your HUD (Sicilian Defense, Ruy Lopez, Italian Game, King's Indian, French Defense, Queen's Gambit, Caro-Kann, and more).
- **DAILY QUESTS & STREAK REWARDS**
Build daily habits and keep your mind sharp. Complete daily missions like "Speed Pioneer", "Tactical Mind", and "Royal Hunt" to collect XP, level up your player profile, and protect your streak.
- **TIERED ACHIEVEMENTS & BADGES**
Unlock 20+ prestigious achievement badges across 5 tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. Celebrate checkmates, promotions, and puzzle milestones with vibrant animations and sound effects.
- **BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM THEMES & PIECE SETS**
Personalize your board with 6 handcrafted themes and 4 piece styles:
- **Themes**: *Midnight Royale, Walnut & Maple, Cyber Neon, Emerald Forest, Obsidian Gold, Arctic Frost*
- **Piece Sets**: *Staunton Classic, Neo Minimalist, Cyberpunk Glow, Royal Metallic Gold*
- **LOCAL PASS & PLAY (2 PLAYERS)**
Play face-to-face with friends and family on a single device with an interactive flip-board view and customizable digital timers.
- **DEEP POSITION ANALYSIS & SANDBOX**
Set up any board position with custom FEN strings, copy PGN move logs, and monitor real-time centipawn advantage evaluations with best-move hints.
- **100% OFFLINE READY & BATTERY EFFICIENT**
Enjoy the complete game anywhere—on flights, commutes, or in the park—without requiring an internet connection.
Download **VeloChess** today and accelerate your path to chess mastery!
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Added more board themes, more choices of game board colors, and themes.
Improved gameplay
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Information
- Seller
- Samuel Jocelyn
- Size
- 34 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Contains
Advertising
- Copyright
- © Eznetsoft/SamJocelyn